and addition 5) plan what to do the day before in y schedule (with the estimated necessary time)

1. One important goal: Two interlinked goals a)- go on holidays. or have a ‘system’ of holidays, time off and time to think b)- daily routine 2. Why not achieved: a) -having the idea I must be available – thinking in shortage instead of abundance -thinking: I will do it later, or… if I reach that, then I can… – thinking I am not worth it (yet) – thinking or … Read More

I am happy I am invited! You pay! 😉

Thank you!

Hey Nisandeh! Thank you for that compliment. It is something I have been training and enjoying for years now to the point it comes naturally. And vice Versa- it comes quite naturally therefor I enjoy training it. Due to you I recognised that. Also thank you for your great explanation. I recognise your arguments and love your solution. It is completely another direct… Read More

That is great indeed! Let’s just do!

Hey! Thank you so much! I get a bit shy from the compliments here… hihi. Especially because I think I could have done so much more..:) This flip-over actually had the same drawing as from the YouTube video, so it stated: hoe slim, snel en simpel te prioriteren.

This is amazing Max. I m very happy for you! I am going to see the channel and website!

Thank you nelly! Vulnerability is a strenght imo- thank you!

Oh! who have I become… I feel I am more of an entrepreneur now. Making the step to being a business owner. With more confidence and tools to succeed in this. As expressed before, I owe a lot/most of the growth of my business to insights I gained by you Nisandeh. It is been the base and the start up until now. You and Vered taught me a new mindset toward money, bus… Read More

Keep asking why first idea generator make them work first keep falling in love with my clients context over content Paint the picture of where I will bring them (straight from at the start) 3×3(x3) what if i could solve this by removing stuff (what is the shortest way to get where i want to be) asking: do i need it, really really need it, need it now? asking for <... Read More

I remember you laughing about DISC is a vacuum cleaner… 😀 I cannot completely remember what DISC is, but I remember your face! hihihi

I agree with you Gerdy! Go Maru! 😉

Thank you Rens- I am touched by this. thank you

You already gave it to me…;-)

Hey Machiel, thank you! and yes- but I am very bad with email. thus i send you an invite through LinkedIn. I `m a bit better through there! hope to have a coffee soon!

I can only be grateful for your care and presence during the WOMB . Thanks again for the video’s- I have not done with them enough, but I will. I think I can learn from you a lot, as a person and professional.

Day 4. Insights, lessons, habits, understanding *Habbits are key, and old habits (also the habit of non-habit) die hard *The difference between working on and in my business *I learned that I am a very bad implementer/ finisher- so a good assistent is not a luxury but a necessity *The 3×3(x3) method- for content (I wrote 1/3 of the book in no time like this. and cr… Read More

Hey Maru, In this program you were Queen Questions- which was great! Your questions often shed another light or perspective, which I much appreciated. Also your openness about being a work in progress- as you call it- was insightful to me. And also, aren’t we all! Funny enough, from all participants I know most about your (not yet) businesses. So that is a tremendous … Read More

Thank you for all your great questions during the WOMB . You got a baby and I got a puppy. I often thought, when private life, WOMB life and business life got a bit too much: if max can handle it with a baby, I must be able to go through with a pup… so thank you for being my (silent) inspiration at these times..:) Wish you lots of luck, love and laughs!

Hey Henny, I recognise all the things you love like and are happy about about yourself. They truly are qualities of you! The last year you have grown tremendously and I love we share a way of thinking now. Looking very much forward to the next year! You too are a beautiful person 😉

More like: are there any blind spots concerning the WOMB – that you think I/we should take notice of. Or a pity that we didn’t discover.

Hey Nisandeh, I often ask the question, when I feel I missed something: What is the question that I should ask (that I missed)- and what would be your answer on it? I would love to ask you this questions also. Thanks.

And what to do with the expertise of the owners? Let it go or try to involve?

If this was due to being inspired by partly me- that in itself is a big compliment. You are always very beautifully written. Joy to read. And you radiate positivety. Thank you!

Oh stop it! … no go on! Hahaha It takes two to tango! 😉

Oh! I much appreciate that compliment! And am very happy that I could be of help.

Thank you Manny! I will!

Hey buddy Marcel, You truly are enthusiastic and passionate about what you do and general in life. I loved that about you! I much appreciate the time you took to quickly coach me in the core values. That was a great insight. I applause you for the speed of implementing that you show- being it podcasts, videos, texts and of course your book! Your anecdotes made me often… Read More

Hey Machiel, Thank you for your insights. They often gave me another perspective on the assignments. I can tell you u derstand stuff very quick and am keen to explore (or make the decision it is not for you).

Hey Maria! Isn’t patience a virtue! Wish I had it more, great to see when others portray it. So great that you love to have it!

Hey Lola, Don’t forget to love about yourself that you smile a lot, are very giving and supportive and dare to make choices! 🙂

Hey Rens, Thank you for your openness in the programme. It showed your struggles at time and that gave me some insights a couple of times. I love that you put your health first- I could learn from that.

Hey Manny! To me you not only persevered but also was a very giving person in the programme. Questions responses, opennes and smiles. I can tell you are great at reflections, courage and your ability to see goodness- to name a few.

Hey Lucie! I can see how you are authentic, creative, smart, friendly, warm, giving and passionate! Also love are little connection and teaching’s-out!

Day 2. I’ll wait for tonight to tonight to do so. Hopefully some more people posted. 😀

Thank you. That is great to read!! I see you put it in great use also! 🙂

I love my honesty I love my caring for my family

1. What I love/ admire/ appreciate about myself: I love that I can see the bright side/ solutions of things often. I love my creativity I love how I can set a goal, let it go, trust and work to accomplish it. I know how to forgive I love my drive. I can endure and always overcome/ get out stronger/ more compassionate I can say sorry and mean it I love my deci… Read More

Day 5. A renewed realisation that not taking care of myself is not taking care of others. I will remember that when I feel for skipping certain things.

Day 4 Impulsivity- energetic and creativity Distraction- focus on what is important Procrastination- fulfilment when things are done Perfectionism- patience, positivity Feeling/ fear of Failure- competence/ (self) trusting, compassion Lack of purpose- visionary/ remembering purpose Self-doubt/ i m not good enough- (self) confidence, (self) love Doubting my decisi… Read More

Day 3 Cost/ lose. Personal: Tiredness and overall stress and exhaustion. Grow older quicker. Relational: I m less of a nice person. Especially at home. Losing patience and having a temper. Business: Not being on top of my game. Feeling there is just work- and not enjoying that as I normally’d do.

Your answers are deeply needed..;) hurry! Hihihi

It was delicious! 😉 Good to know there is another shared interest!

I learned in therapy not to put to much stress on rules and guidelines… they need to be in place but also I need to chill about it a bit. Had to think about that when I read your story. Not sure it applies to you too, but maybe there is some truth in it for you too.

Oh, note to self: Having the Feeling to be forgotten or not seen. Mayor ego bomb!

I feel a great buddy hour coming up with the three of us!! 🙂

What I saw in the video is that you don’t need to worry about comparing yourself!!

Oh I forgot! Worrying…! For example about not having enough… paralysing! While I try to live a life of abundance…! Lack of safety.

Well- thank you manny, I just take it as a little knowledge for myself also…;)

All negative stuff excellarate en expand when tired. So mostly it is a downward spiral. High energy, doing a lot, being able to handle a lot, going past my boundaries. Tiring out myself. Then feeling down/ triggered into self doubt, etc. Which makes me bad in going to bed/ resting, which triggers other stuff… Another mayor trigger is having too many deadlines in a row… Read More

Impulsivity Distraction Procrastination Perfectionism Fear of Failure Lack of Purpose Self-doubt- I m not good enough Doubting my decisions Comparison Blaming The idea to have to do everything myself Not listening to my body/ resting-eating I must do this- syndrome

Great to hear! enjoy! Your smile made me smile! ps- camping with the temperature set on 15? 😉

The last weeks a plan for the first 6 months of 2023 has coming together. this week it became even more concrete. We started implementing and planning. We worked out the finances. This week gave me the feeling I am on the right track. I also learned that we really need help. That is wonderful. To celebrate, didn’t think of it. I feel for sushi, I think i am going… Read More

It is. Thank you. Thank you Maru for asking this type of questions.

Thank you! I think I do. 1) the card set is seen as remarkable, not done in the business and people love it 3) There was the deal to buy 15 sets and we come give a workshop- this will need to develop in another way also. 2) The program we are building now, not yet remarkable- building that, referr… Read More

What you talked about is one of my ‘hobbies’/ areas of interest- it was great to hear your take on it. And an inspiration to implement more. Eventhough some of my efforts, I scored pretty low on many areas… 😀 Insights: 3 mindsets. i am working on this for over 20 years now- deliberately. What was new/ insightful, was these 3 presented together in this way: easier to … Read More

I think this is day 4 and 5. Does this sound like a solid (in short) strategic plan?

It is more than one. But they all hang together. Experiment with videos on LinkedIn. Every Wednesday. With a clear call to action. About a minute long. One week about book, one week about programme. Around April to start with YouTube films. Every week. In the programme are q-a’s: these questions will be used. The programme will be recorded. Around may/ June… Read More

From Wednesday answer nisandeh: * Communication medium – email, WhatsApp, phone, physical letters/postcards… * Communication frequency – daily, weekly, monthly… * Front-end pricing – free, free + shipping/lunch/travel expenses, low price, free unless you don’t show up… * Different types of client magnets * Different types of front-end offers * Different irres… Read More

Sometimes when this happens, and I realise it, I just choose ‘a voice’/ way of thinking- and see my reaction to it (in my guts). When I feel repulsed it’s not the way to go, if I feel apathetic it’s not the way to go, if I feel at ease, relaxed or enthusiastic it might be the way to go. Or else, when I feel like rushing, I take a step back and relax, going c… Read More

Strategically: did we miss/ forget something? For the new programme we: -have a questionnaire to send before the first session, to get to know the participants and their needs/ wishes. – a first meet-up session to get to know each other. – a complete planning/agenda for the programme, starting in January. – a general lay-out for the workshops and some ideas for to… Read More

Thank you. This helped- didn’t know that I had this question too. 🙂

Decided today to translate the box set into English, but first sell it before doing. Also the programme is a new product. The basic planning we did today. Questionnaire to the course members and mailing will be send next week. We will roll from there. Also talks will be held to take over an existing ‘mailing list’ and subscription to transform this into a platfo… Read More

Oh didn’t grasp it was about marketing..:)

Tot workshop! Yeah!

Which day in the year, would you choose for the day of authenticity? Sounds cool!

Think time (as strategy) Holidays (as strategy)

Day 2 strategies/ tactics -Webinars -Q+A sessions -Hire basically everyone to implement stuff(delegating and automating) -New funnel (more follow up) -Follow up (as a strategy) -Network events (as a strategy) -Guild (as a strategy) -YouTube (as a strategy) -Context over content (started) -Not selling to someone without a budget (started) -Introduce deal at the… Read More

Without knowing: I had your number 10 too! Lol

Hey! I think I might be part of your target audience. I have a 1900 house, in 1990 Insulated etc. Detached. My need: Overall plan, calculation, multi year and oversight over projects done. My difficulty is that I don’t know how all the measurements interact. This causes me te be apathic. I am not smart enough to come up with the best solutions (one compared to the o… Read More

Can we brainstorm/ brain about your ideas? I might see some overlap, but maybe not at all.

Exciting!! YouTube series Paid subscription service Guilds – service/ train (mogelijk ter overname) Workshop training programme (in ontwikkeling) Insight walks New book Design sprints (not agile) Lecture series (not by me- other experts) Key note speeches Vision board sessions for management Online trainings programme Game- questions card set or other gamifi… Read More

I think getting in touch with them is a great idea. Also to ‘follow up’ – although late- to the ones that we send it to but did not react and hear their thoughts could be an improvement- now I think of it.

It was great indeed! Have fun with the kids!

You rock!;)

I have been sick halve this week. In combination with the last two weeks a clear plan has erupted. In which the first steps have been set. In two short workshops ‘context over content’ was practiced. Crowd loved it- first connections to sell the new programme. I need to focus on being better at a call to action in the end. But it’s there, now grow it. I hav… Read More

Day 1 and 2 I guess I took these at last weeks assignment. I’ll keep this one more personal. tactics/strategies: hard Morning routine. Evening routine. I am just very bad at routines. It’s almost impossible to keep at them. I need to make it fun for my brain, and short (1 month max at a time). On the other hand I thrive when keep my routines. So this,… Read More

I need to double down on holidays. Really need time to regain my strength.

Medium *Following my drive: level of quality and multi-year dreams/ following my direction *’how can help/ how can i make it special’ mindset *Workshop with context over content (and a deal that they could not refuse) *meditate daily *morning routine *work with a great graphic designer *Henny The programme we sold will be a playground for context over content, de… Read More

I think you forgot the guild (gilde)- which I m not sure is a strategy or tactic or product. But it is smt to dubbel down on. I think for you, a strength, is also your network/ network skills. It is funny that these two are also your blind spot…;)

Tomorrow and next week Henny and me are giving a short workshop to potentially, our target audience. -We created the workshop with context in mind, and one of the biggest struggles of the target audience. -The call to action is to buy our boxed set/ book. The boxed set also contains a golden ticket with a free ‘coaching’. -We will hand out two business cards, one for … Read More

Day 3 Multiply Easy *Tomato rule (25-5)- it gives me focus. I hardly ever stick to it, because I get into my zone (hyperfocus)- but it is a great way to start. Plan: Keep using the timer. and stick to it more. Especially the 5 minutes rest. keep to keep myself balanced. *Enthusiasm and energy, as a strategy this could be part of the WOW . will design it mindfully… Read More

I forgot Easy Education I took- it paid back instantly Medium The WOMB (and Business Bootcamp etc) Word of mouth- as a strategy: giving two business cards saying no to distractions Difficult (it is not from my business, but it is about finance/ investment: the apartments for rent I own)

Day 2 easy medium difficult to double down Easy *Tomato rule (25-5)- it gives me focus. I hardly ever stick to it, because I get into my zone (hyperfocus)- but it is a great way to start. *Enthusiasm and energy, as a strategy *paying myself less salary (gives me more freedom, of mind) Medium *Following my drive: level of quality and multi-year dreams/ following m… Read More

Day 1: most results Tactics *Tomato rule (25-5)- it gives me focus. I hardly ever stick to it, because I get into my zone (hyperfocus)- but it is a great way to start. *Following my drive: level of quality and multi-year dreams/ following my direction Strategies *Enthusiasm and energy *’how can help/ how can i make it special’ mindset *The boxset generated clien… Read More

Hahahaha I am top commentor- that is funny! hahahah Anyway First of all, Vered, thank you for the coaching. I did the extra assignment/ reflection (with the idea generator etc) you proposed. Everything on the negative side were stuff about ‘perfectionism’- which I understood by myself- are working in favor of separation. Starting my daily routines and rituals. I will … Read More

Then inspired by many here: Before Christmas, all the excessive stuff we collected in the house- will be gone Before christmas, all the excessive stuff I collected in the office- will be gone. I think I start declutter friday for the rest of the year- I scheduled 2 hours in my agenda for this. until christmas

For me the plan for medium and difficult are the same thing in essence. Need *3X mailing a week (already stopped) without a proper strategy, way to measure Plan: After the sold program, we need to set up a new mailinglist, and strategy. scheduled for februari till april Need *Not measuring results Plan: 1- what results do I want to measure- december 2- how to … Read More

Day 4 plan to eradicate medium Need: *Giving answers (that were not asked for)/ content over context. *no WOW -factor/ making it unforgettable designed into all sessions. Plan: – for a new programme we shift the whole planning and creating around. We sold one- so this is creation time. -planning sufficient time to listen to the people, build questionforms. -p… Read More

Day 3: stop what needs to be stopped My easy to stop/ eliminate list is more in the like that I don’t give a deal to others. It is not with a snap of the fingers done. So how to remember? Maybe they are medium hard. If I would add: sticking to a morning routine and evening routine- then I d say that is also medium hard. Am I thinking to difficult? Or too easy … Read More

It was not criticism.

I need to add: Difficult * going on holidays *sticking to a morning routine

Day 2 eliminate/ eradicate Easy *Giving a deal to people without budget (already stopping that- but needs to continue/ improve). *Giving free talks/ stuff, without letting them work. *No follow up Medium *Working more/ harder to finish things *Starting, not finishing (fast/enough) *Doing too much myself *Not taking credits for my work/ let others take the… Read More

I am going to add some of yours to my list! Thanks!

I hear you! It’s me also! For myself that is! Maybe I can borrow you and you me? Or would that be double us??!! Aaash! Good luck – let me know what worked, then I ll try it too!

Hey Paul, I used this weeks question to deepen last weeks question. And that gave some different results- also because the goal is different. Not sure for you, but maybe giving it another try than copy-paste will bring more clarity/ a different insight. Regards!

Perfect! Thanks!

I think that resonates more with what you love doing and why you do what you do!

I actually thought you d live in Portugal or England or so! Don’t know why- so Zutphen! Haha! Thanks!

I live in Apeldoorn! Yes I would like that! Let’s pm to make this concrete!

Thank you Nelly. It is true, I would like to incorporate that- your suggestions are helpful. I help organisations give words to their vision, yet creating my own is so much more difficult/ emotionally attached. Thanks for directing my eyes!

Hey Nisandeh, thanks! 1) I think I did, but there was nothing really coming up… and agile terminology is in English anyway. Therefor I thought to give it a try to use the English keywords- then add some Dutch. (Or put (in Dutch) behind it. 2) yeah that is true. I loved seeing where people disengaged, learned a lot from that- same counts for the tittle off course…. Read More

Tactics, *Working more/ harder to finish things *Too much at the same time/ not finishing *Giving a deal to people without budget (already stopping that- but needs to continue/ improve). Strategies, *Giving answers (that were not asked for)/ content over context. *Giving free talks/ stuff, without letting them work. *3X mailing a week (already stopped) *Doing t… Read More

Sounds fantastic. And seeing your video, your customers are doing to be crazy with joy I think! And a fantastic Idea- I am going to introduce a QR code on every chapter.

Not sure this is your vision, Henny… Does your vision not encompass: reaching out and building bridges, so others can thrive? Or something?

Question. In morning fame I get an 85% with ‘Scrum team Product Owner Role Life’. 1) Now, this title is all in english, while I will talk dutch. Would that be a burden? 2) Would it be a smart choice to start all the videos with this title, or at least the first 10, and add a topic. For example: ‘vraag 1: wat is een product?’ The relevance drops then to 73% but is s… Read More

And connected to morning.me! yeah- thanks!

My learning point yesterday and with the video assignment was the analytics. I can see where I can improve, which for some points is not next video, but i can see a path. This will reflect in trainings and public talks. I fought off some old deamons (perfectionism and the idea that I suck at text handling). Secondly the morningfa.me analytics are mind-blowing- I would rea… Read More

My learning point yesterday and with the video assignment was the analytics. I can see where I can improve, which for some points is not next video, but i can see a path. This will reflect in trainings and public talks. I fought off some old deamons (perfectionism and the idea that I suck at text handling). Secondly the morningfa.me analytics are mind-blowing- I would rea… Read More

Day 5. Get the book/ box in the right hands. We send the box to different people, but no or too little follow-up. Show up to more network/ meetup gatherings. Make it a strategy. Closing the deal; no deal without someone to sign/ pay at the table, more context over content here too. I love to help a bit too much sometimes- and not always that is working (sometimes … Read More

WOW ! Loved it. Want to ride again! Loved to see you work!

Also: Be energetic enthousiastic and blunt works for me. It’s my brand- so to speak. It works best when I am present somewhere- how to develop that into a ‘digital’ variant?

Day 4. What worked/ generate the most. *giving a workshop/halve a day away. Either as a present with something, or as an extra/ thank you. *I WhatsApp with my clients. And try to help whenever I can/ answer questions as I can. *I am quite easy with a short brainstorm hour/45 min. I need to be a bit smarter with that, but it makes them see me as very closeby. And… Read More

Yes! Thank you. I like that it is used to introduce me- not being said by myself. I think that is strong- and an immediate talking point/ intro to the 4 questions- if needed. Thanks!

Hey! How do the answers on the ‘position yourself’-relate to the vision (especially the why, but also the other questions). Or, how would you communicate them differently/ in different moments? Thanks

Does this mean you like everyone to be seen and heard, or that they can be their authentic selves? Or is that the same in your view?

Day 3 First some missing factors within a strategy: -Wanting too much too quick. -Not finishing -No follow up -Too much at the same time -Leaving things to chance sometimes -Not measuring enough -Sending stuff to others than my target audience So I guess- for sales marketing strategy- I don’t know what strategy worked… because it lacked mostly these facto… Read More

Dank je! Mij ook…! Hahaha

I had the same with yours!! Haha

Day 2. My 3 (5) most important values are: Curiosity, honesty and enthusiasm (Truth and effectiveness/drive). On values, the ‘how to’ in regards to the vision: optimising focus, enthusiasm and cooperation- are values, but also a ‘method’. So my values are the ones I listed, but company wise it could be these other 3. What best to choose?

WOW ! Sounds amazing and authentic. Just a question: is your emphasis on lasting relationships or on creating space for the natural voice?

In what wat is storytelling part of the reason why you do what you do?

One question, is it ‘big’ enough?

Thank you Vered. I like how you made that sentence stronger. It resonates more with me too- what I see and try to accomplish. Thank you.

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. The 5 times count..;) haha That is a good idea. The mix would be nice indeed! Thanks.

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. I am very moving- I slapt the table 2-3 times… I saw the camera move- I think you can see me smile once. I really need to watch that. I had a paper with the 5 points- but the lights were so strong you could see through. Didn’t know how to solve- so I removed it. Good to know it is needed anyway. Will think of something next time! … Read More

And shared on LinkedIn

So that took me a while… nerve breaking and all my inner deamons screaming. This was not outside my comfort zone, this was right in my panic zone for most of the time. If there is any feedback- i would like to get it 5:1 (5 compliments to 1 tip). I know, ego …

Day 1. My vision is: Having more fun doing projects that matter. (By -how- optimising focus, cooperation and enthusiasm) Day 2. My 3 (5) most important values are: Curiosity, honesty and enthusiasm (reliability and effectiveness/drive). Love feedback on if the why (vision) is clear enough/ deep enough. I could say my vision is ‘to cut the crap’, ‘e… Read More

Thank you MArie-Louise for your kind words. I am feeling a bit better- and will schedule more rest. That also is a habit and structure I need to grow. Everything is an experiment 😀

Thank you! Yeah- I try..:) it’s getting better… everything is in flux…;) I hope you had a great holiday! See you soon- hug for Miranda!

Congratulations Leo! Amazing! Enjoy it to the max!

Great stuff! Would you like some feedback/ reading of the book?

Have fun with the not-shared-awesome thing!! 😉

I learned that things are coming together and I need to be patient (besides work with focus). I invested a lot of time in creating a boxed set (book) in the start of this year- now it is creating possibilities that (Henny and me) can explore. I learned I should not be so hard on myself and not push myself over my limits. Yet, to grow the extend of these limits. I h… Read More

Day 5. Goals and focus. Workshop programme. We sold a programme- which is not made yet. Goal is to overdeliver every step of the way plus record the stuff so it can work as an online training. Plus I want to have other people do as much as possible. Selling the book. A goal is to get it on top 1 position in januari/ februari. Besides getting it in the right hands. I nee… Read More

Loved this workshop too. As you know I was writing a book when The WOMB started already- but I have 2 other books in mind- and for one this is the perfect way. Answer the public and morningfame both were great insights. I would love to be invited for the latter. The way to combine video, book and other content in this way is fantastic. You also gave the ‘… Read More

Hey Nisandeh, Better late than never- I guess. My top insight was the equation Value= dream result * belief that it is possible/ time delay * effort and sacrifice. I try to put this into a deal with a client now. And they found it irristable. We are actively designing WOW -factors in the training. Combined with what you said: what if I could do it by rem… Read More

Day 4 Lack of focus, too many things at once, don’t be able to concentrate. Overly enthousiastic. Procrastinating at times. Feeling of being overwhelmed. This is all a bit the same point. And at the same time a strength at times. In regard to that, things easily get boring. Then I lack all energy- focus dwindles even quicker. Realised that I m often too much co… Read More

Marcel is a great help for that!

And you kindly gave me acces to your videos, because you think it would help. You are easy to connect to, and I think you reach out to a lot of people to connect. Just 2 extra points because you find that list a little harder…

Great to read Manny. Especially the realization that you are worth more than you asked before- well done! Btw, always love to see you in the sessions, you are always smiling and laughing! For one reason or another you most of the times appear in the screens in the top that I can see…So, therefor I know! hahaha (just to show i am not a stalker…;-)) 😀

I know I was not asked for a solution on a point for improvement, so i ask it as an extra question… we have the ‘brainstorm’ button… could that work for point 3?

Congratulations Leo! WOW Isn’t this all just wonderful! good job!

Oh sorry to hear- I have the opposite! I love my buddies! I was like, how did this happen!?

Oh I did not read well- also what I think was good/ great about the program and what could be improved. What I think is very smart about the program is the set-up. It is based on your own responsibility to implement and take action and on ones own thinking. Also it is very simple- not easy, yet simple. So besides the assignments, the program itself can be taken as an ex… Read More

Day 3 Strengths I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm that is put in to sessions and projects I always deliver an outcome that people are surprised about I have often a very friendly and personal bond with clients and users I am pretty direct yet helpful in my communications and help I put a lot of effort in my clients, i will always try to help or answer questions … Read More

I could be more easy about doing stuff- perfectionism is looming. Context over content should be the base.

Day 2: good, great, fantastic I finished writing a book- as a manuscript. Several things were great: -mindset: kept at it, stayed positive with it- although it was challenging at times. -focus, did not try to do everything- but made choices. -feedback: have 10 wonderful people reading it now, had to overcome some ‘fear’ for that. – structure/ method: changed … Read More

Yeah I am great- just wanted to give you a heads up! Hope the darkness and fog around your switch is going to disappear soon and clarity will emerge! Looking at myself it is sometimes very worthwhile to just sit with these things… Hug!

Day 1: Improve I slipped from my goal: daily WOMB to twice a week. It is about the habit. More action on the video’s, more video’s in general Delegating work around my website More reflection time, I will make a visual representation of my conclusions, actions etc. Not taking enough rest for some weeks I have been nagging some times I would like to improve (even… Read More

Hey Paul, Just a hug. How was the weekend/ How are you now? Gr Bas

Friday was suddenly late. I am still tweaking and writing last weeks/ this weeks assignment. I love it. Was also great with the buddies. Proces: pen down and write as if you say it. That worked best for me. Hot seat: insight- The WOMB is about shifting patterns. I slowly shifted from daily to twice a week. I will change that back again to daily. Also, with pres… Read More

Half done- need tot week these… just written from the mind. second why I love to share my experience and knowledge with others. Therefor I try to guide, teach and mentor people from within the organization. In this way the knowledge necessary to facilitate stays within the team and organization. becomes a system to learn and grow better. In my view projects are le… Read More

Where am I going/ will I bring them/you: I believe in the power of creative thinking, non-lineair thinking and an enormous amount of energy while doing so. I help with building great teams when individuals thrive and feel proud. I help to unleash this potential.

why am I qualified: I have had both a burn-out and a bore-out. It were highlights of my life! The burn-out because I love to start new things up until the moment that I cannot handle and oversee everything. Like with projects. I was in many, as an urbanist. I really wanted to get things going… and then those stop halfway, don’t work or I get zero appreciation. Killing… Read More

Who do I want to help: small and middle size municipalities (Middle of the Netherlands) Why do I want to help them I believe in the power of municipalities for society. I believe that the closeness and heart of small municipalities offer great opportunities to excel on the local level. The impact of their work is felt by everyone on a day-today base, from buildi… Read More

Second oh, I am very inspired to work out the chapters into small video’s! And Henny and I probably sold, no signed contracts yet but we got a yes, on a beta version of a hole program. This will give us the funds to develop and shoot the whole thing. crazy!

Oh and thanks buddies for a great session this morning looking for titles for our books. Still braining in my head! And thanks Nisandeh for the workshop about writing an expert book- I changed, among other things, all the chapters into questions- which works great! Due to the workshop/ hot seat before that I was able to write the book within days instead of weeks. Very… Read More

A very clean and simple way to tak about context rather than content, to build trust. Which is also easy and fun to do. I plugged the idea of Q+A in several situations. Evaluating it now, I might need to plan is better- as was the assignment. So in the coming weeks, towards the end of the year I will redo this and make, plan and market a series of Q+A’s. Between now … Read More

I love this idea. Especially to make it a series. I had a different approach this week- but will start doing this in december/ januari

With this weeks assignment I had a different thing in mind. I think the ideal a Q+A is fantastic. I have one main reason for this: I am trying to hard to deliver value with content that I forget (their) context. Also ‘what if I could do this by removing stuff, instead of adding’- I wanted to make it as easy and valuable as possible. Further, I asked a couple of weeks ag… Read More

I forgot to answer…! the festival sounds great. hope you had fun… and yes, that makes sense in a way… I hope you like coffee as good as you like tea..;-)

I hope the insights come shortly. No doubt the effort is not going to waste! Hug!

I have not been participating in the WOMB this week because I have been solely focused on finishing the manuscript so it can go to readers and the publisher. It is 98% done. So one more day. After that editing and finishing can start. I changed a couple of things in the set up and titles today according to the workshop from last night- which is great. and i need to… Read More

which keywords did you use today?

It was very useful. Today with the buddies we tried out the answerthepublic website. Guess we need to try more…:D but it is a great tool. The other tool is even more grand. Also. in some talks today I focussed more on: ‘what’s your questions regarding…’ Those three things stand out for me. I also have ideas for a ton of other books… not gonna make t… Read More

Yeah- It ll be more the following as Google search items i guess: Scrum Agile Change management Team collaboration Effectivity and efficiency

Why I must publish an expert book To get better answers to organisme myself better to get a structure for trainings/ workshops to get topics for videos/ blogs etc great business card legacy to show persistence to become millionaire (oh no…well not directly…:D) to get better clients and projects to start selling merchandise to test ones relationship 😀 W… Read More

Which festival are now? Sounds good- have fun! How did the answers changed by now… did they become sharper, or wider? or both? have a great festival fun!

Hope you catch a big one!

1. I took some rest. rest in the sense that I have been writing a lot. Coming to closing. I set myself a deadline and am full force getting there. I kept my mind off of the program a bit. 2. Funny enough- I learned that that is oke… 3. I keep on writing this weekend. I bought myself a big box of lego- I am lego fan- for when the manuscript is finished. I have my … Read More

Thank you- I add this to the answer of ‘closing a deal’ that you gave me last week!

TAIMAS sounds cool! I hope your celebration felt like an celebration after all….;-)

Tattoo convention!!?? You never cease to amaze… whose idea was that…;-) It is the last place I d expect to see you! Dying to hear how it was and what picture you got on your back now..;-)

I missed a two of your insights in my notes- thanks!

Well done, well done!! I was thinking of the Vereniging voor Agile practitioners bij de Overheids (VAPO) 😀 We can figure this out..:D

Oh and I see Maru is doing other things now- 😀 Congrats!

Congratulations with your new client! What out of the WOMB did you do different this time. Curious to know!

Friday seems to be a busy day lately. I start with number 4. we went to eat sushi on friday night- and in my mind was the notion that this was a celebration of this week. Because 1. I made a whole structure for a great part of the book- I am writing it now. This is also the structure for a workshop-series. It completely clicked when nisandeh told about the lego-br… Read More

I know your question is not to me, so I apologise if I speak unwanted… Shifting interests can hurt or confuse, especially if it was a deep love at first. I am sorry to hear. What at times work for me is to remember that passion meant suffering in old Greek. In that way I remind myself that the things you love have suffering in nature- and in that way it makes it … Read More

Love your questions Alexander- looking forward to discuss/ explore the answers/ insights in the buddygroup tmmw morning!

Hey Nisandeh, Not sure if this is a good question for in this session. It is a bunch – but they all are connected. How to close a deal? When to be patient and when to be persistent? What would be/ is the stupidest thing to do / say (that you ever did/said)? Last week we were at a client and they asked: when to decide? They are people that don’t have a budg… Read More

In the pipeline! I know it is just filming et cetera- but not in my head… and I share your idea!

Hey Nisandeh, I don’t have a question for this week. Thanks for the assignment! Gr Bas

Oh i see that the format is different than i intended

1) The ‘sjaak’- frustrations – You are completely dependent of others (solutions seems better planning, but it doesn’t help) – You are blamed for everything (solution seems to ty harder, but that doesn’t work) – You are unable to control all the risks (the solution seems to get more information, but that doesn’t help you) 2) Projects are like ‘help, mijn man is kluss… Read More

This is a book! 😀 Reading your list I had to think of another book, that you might know, or might find interesting: collaborating with the enemy.

This is really nice- very clear and I can see people getting to know you/ your style of teaching and explaining and getting hungry for more indeed- it sounds very very complete (and more), to me! WOW !

Cool stuff!

What is Tofu, bofu mofu?? Very curious… 😀 Seems a very complete program!

Oh and it changed my mood towards this ‘middle’ part completely. From something I wanted to be perfect because it was important (workshops and business wise), to something I can’t wait to finish writing now….

This is/ was very valuable. I am implementing this strategy a little different than asked. For the middle part of the book I am writing- I was not so sure how to bridge the first and last part, what information to give- how to be coherent, complete but not overly excessive in information. The chapters had ‘catchy’ titles already, but I will see how to catchy-them-u… Read More

What I got out of this week is that preparing a video is less hard than I thought it ll be- the answer of nisandeh in the q&a really helped. I also used that in the chapters that I m writing. Recording however stays a difficult thing. It’s to be implemented this week. Thanks gerdi for offering her past videos- I’ll contact you asap. I learned / experienced … Read More

Thanks. I think this is also what I mistook. I need to follow up and follow up and follow up. That is not my key quality, I am easily distracted.

That would be great and very generous Gerdy! I am working on them now- could use some inspiration and ideas… Thanks a lot!

Ah! this answers part of my question, I guess! 😀

Hi Nisandeh, From last weeks’ Q+A there was the tip to do a think tank on the question: How do I get the book in the right hands. Here my answers: 1. I send it to multiple known (to me) people 2. I send it to a list of managers that fit the target audience 3. I added a note to why this would be valuable to them 4. I added sticky notes on the set to which card/ pa… Read More

Yeah! It is actually the most asked question..:) but it seemed too simple to write it down hihi thanks! 🙂

I think you will be great at this Maru!

These are indeed interesting questions! Especially the first about the blackout got me puzzled. I have solar panels and would like to get my house more energy independent in the coming years… so I think I will watch all the videos!

WOW …! I think that is amazing. Every time I’m in front of a camera I freeze… I m going to do the advices of Nisandeh – if you have an additional tip- pls let me know!

I unfortunately missed out on the opportunity of the brainstorm. If there is a ‘part 2’ I hope I can join!

Interesting questions for interesting clients. I am curious what your answers will be!

Oh- is ‘who are you’ also considered a faq?

Day 2 faq/ fears Fears/ complaints -so hard to prioritise -we don’t have ownership (within a project) -impossible to create time/ free people for 2 weeks -cost so much money (when people are working 2 weeks focussed) -too much to arrange/ figure out -hard to start -we actually don’t know why and what we are doing -process is very tight (These can be flip… Read More

Dat 1: why 1) I want to learn this for so long, to overcome my shyness, to overcome my perfectionism. 2) to turn visitors into clients on website 3) to share my way of working 4) to communicate better, explain easier 5) show my expertise- build trust 6) to make it easier for people to get into contact with me, scedule a meeting 7) to be able to create an online c… Read More

Hey Logan, I would be interested to brainstorm/ investigate book number 2… Besides working with projects I used to be, and since a month again, am a yoga teacher and meditation practcionar… Ego, and how to overcome it/ work with it is one of my main interests… (funny I didn’t think about it at all till now for writing a book about)… So if you would be up f… Read More

Love that idea! thank you!

I meant. I am structuring the book now in a certain way. And choosing topics. I was wondering if you have a certain structure or topics I should apply. From this mornings workshop, I am going to focus completely on the frustrations of clients.

Hey Nisandeh, Thank you for replying. I didn’t mean to sell books as a business model, I don’t expect to earn so much from them. It is more to be able to say: so many sold. Maybe it is just an ego-thing..:D Maybe my question is then more: how to get them in the right hands. Maybe that is for next weeks Q&A?

Question 3 The publisher thinks that the book will sell at least 2000 copies. In a way it makes me happy to think that these numbers could be possible- Would you have a (marketing) strategy to make this 5 fold? And to start selling the book now already? The idea generator: -start speaking -we gave a the book as a present with the “card/chart set” -buy a 1000 myself… Read More

Question 2 What is absolutely essential to take into consideration regarding the book in your opinion. As in- the WOMB gives me so much to think about, it gets confusing sometimes regarding the book. And to finish, I have to make choices/ not let me get confused too much. But I also don’t want to forget something essential that messes up the book and its purpose… D… Read More

Hi Nisandeh, I am in the middle of writing a book. I am benefitting tremendously from the advices you gave in the last couple of weeks. Focussing more on what than how; 1 purpose for every part, chapter, alinea, assignment; 1 page with the 10 commandments… so thank you already for that. (I am however re-reading…but- not falling in the trap of changing everything;… Read More

Using Amazon I came up with Top questions to open dialogue Working with consensus- how to Being curious (how to) Listen carefully The super scrum master The appreciative manager product backlog quadrant portfolio management- vision/strategy matters Diversity on the workflow- interviews with/ portraits “…” practice guide “…” games “…”flash cards “…” q… Read More

Topics: From YEAH to WOW Complexity- simplicity Zoom in- Zoom out- (bring something that isn’t there yet) Focus-Energy_Cooperation (FEC-method?) Your project in 2 weeks- everyone can do it 21 Myths of projects/ project management Blah blah blah- management the daily practice- what i learned from a year of meditation The inner guru unleashed Buddhism in busine… Read More

Very hot topics- sign me up, where can I buy it/ them?

The range of your list is so wide, jet so focussed- fantastic. Will you do a book series yourself- as mentioned to Alexander?

That is a great idea… gonna investigate that for my list also!

Love number 15! It could be a thriller! hihihi lets write number 29 together..:D

I think this are all the chapters of your book! sounds great and important!

The Click sounds fantastic to me too! go for it!

Why: Legacy To be asked to speak at events Structure my thoughts- from teaching the teacher learns most Perfect business card get a number one position- builds expert status Te become known in the field to build the business – to sell the trainings etc to have a bigger impact on the world to be able to do more fun stuff to show that i have a book- stand out fro… Read More

I am writing this one week behind the group, mainly to document my answers for later. Why becoming an expert Legacy, change the world- To be able to do the project that really make an impact on the world: sustainability, climate, poverty, diversity To be able to combine my heart and my head, and have people longing for that (passion) to make a difference, value an… Read More

Biggest insight is that I think too difficult. And I need to zoom out at the moment- I am zooming in too much- it is becoming a big blur. Wonderful, but also not…:D I will have a bath tonight and a meditation session (thanks for the inspiration Marcel)

Please send me one too! 😉 2nd of March- but any day!;)

Would love too! I’ll contact you on LinkedIn? WhatsApp? What’s easy? See you tonight!

Another question. What would be a great business strategy to offer basically everything for free (or on subscription base), but the main high-end product. What should I keep in consideration. I was successful selling “design sprint”-like projects (get projects unstuck and the results you want and more in 2 weeks). I include coaching-on-the-job of in-house facilita… Read More

Hi Nisandeh, Last’s week subject “Am I an ideal client” has me puzzled. What you like to happen to yourself, start giving that freely before. And not to cheat karma, but because you love it. Great. Then I found the opposite also true, Don’t do onto others, that I don’t like myself. I do… Read More

Hey Maru, great list. I was wondering: how many of the Baby Hotel ideas, would you also apply to the Bellydance? (I guess not to provide the best diapers 😀 ), but I could see many work also there (maybe you do that already…).

And making a photo collage during trainings/ projects. I should start to do that! It is on 1 and 2 i guess

I love 5. Would need some automation I guess… But love it… Its almost creepy personal! hahaha. “How do they know….!!” hahaha Love it

Love the idea of sending a gift on your own birthday! I am wondering, how personal is an automatic birthday message? Why not send a hand written one instead? Or a serenade?

I think number 9 is very great as well! Put that on my list too! Thank you and Good luck!

I think i really love tis idea… think because it makes me feeling a bit nervous doing this myself- so it is probably a good thing for me to do too. I use whatsapp for this- but this more personal… and if I would get one- it ll make me feel…”ooohhh…nice….!” I already would like to get one, and I am not even a client!

I love number 1! 5 is nice too- why not as often as they want? life long

Hello all, Sorry- I did not have my desk top at hand. And I dislike writing these messages on my phone/ tablet. I really enjoy reading all of your ideas, so I am giving my lists from day 1 till 3. Maybe you find something in my list as I find in yours (you might actually find some of yourself…:D). Day 1. make it easier *chat fucntion on website *”Call me back” fu… Read More

Can I ask how your suppliers/ providers are connecting with you? Is there any (unexpected) story that stands out. Just curious!

Yeah I had the exact same. It came as a shock… My ego is a little smaller- which is a great thing!

That is nice, right! Was the start-up a client or supplier? just curious

1. A small mind shift: I am actively going to refer the people I am happy with, instead of them having to ask. It is showing gratitude and connection. Furthermore: The thought appears that my marketing should have two sides: that what clients like, but also what I like. Nisandeh is completely correct with: first give then ask.Or do to others what you like done yourself… Read More

1. I am an ideal client for: – visual designer: I refer her/ always mention her when presenting the set/book. (i could do that more with name and company name though and even more often). -I listen to her advice and feedback. – I told her not to give us a discount on her hourly rate, as she off… Read More

Hey Marcel, I do not get your question. Are you asking if some of us have a service that you can give away to managers to make them curious to have a talk with you (and as such it is mutual for all parties)?

I am chewing on this one also

Congratulations! Wish your family all the love, health and luck life’s got to offer!

Hey! Maybe they would appreciate it when they get this (let me know I am appreciated) as a warmhearted feedback to them?

Good insight!

Oh I think I have the same!

Hey Sin, We didn’t connect a lot yet here I think, but I aways read your comments- they often give me a different angle to look at things and you don’t shy away from your opinion! Love it, besides that you are very warmly giving advice on topics you care for. It is also very inspiring you seem to be a calculation-person… I am not… it always leaves me in awe when pe… Read More

Hey! What do you mean with: one dogmatic definition – didn’t get that..:D

That is awesome.

Have fun writing and enjoy the emotions- no irony. Thank you for this week! Gr Bas

To offer a deal to a friend- smart. Curious how the turn-out will be! Have fun, buddygroup-buddy!

Fantastic how you implement. Curious how the interviews give you new information . And what you will do with it!

1. A great list of questions. Thanks for giving feedback! People/clients are on holidays- so this is number one on my list for september. 2. Completion- I just did half of the assignment now. I am excited about asking my clients. Stick to the proces is important. Also mostly I do things in my head, now I am forced to write things down- that is great. 3. It is not per… Read More

Have a great holiday! And a good dive!

Hey Lola, Thank you, we have some ‘sameness’ in our questions, but you add another dimension with ‘fear’- which I am going to add. I like the framing of the fairy. Going to add that one to (instead of “hope/ dreams”) Thank you!

Great ideas- do you see the three ideas suitable to different clients? Just curious: how will you study and analyse the answers, also based on that it (might be) different client groups?

Hey! These are very helpful! You really took the time to go by them one by one. great! About the suggestion: intervals (what is it worth) can also work in a 1-1, when i examine it in my brain. Helpful! The question about time, I meant to ask with how one would commit- because it is more than just time. would you bring it back to ‘time’? With ‘the focus on time, it’… Read More

Hey! I was wondering, seeing your lists, what would happen if you made it open instead of yes/no questions or a choice (what if I don’t want breakfast at all…). Gr Bas

Hey thank you! Do you see a brainstorm as a group thing or as a 1-1? I am not sure to put clients in the same (digital) room together. It is also not such a big group of people. What do you think should be an ideal size in this kind of brainstorm. I would do it if I d think that bringing them together also add some insight into what they are working on/ getting t… Read More

Hey! It was. Besides many other positive stuff, it made me realize I really wanted to work and contribute. Hahaha So I shortened my stay to a year instead of 2-4. 😀 But it was amazing indeed. My clients were not the cause. However, they were part of the solution to be able to go. I thought it helpful to communicatie my gratitude. I also found it handy to use it as a … Read More

Hey Maria, Just a quick question. Is this list for your ideal clients or your new clients/ target group? Maybe that doesn’t change the list, but I have the feeling you could go a little deeper with ideal clients. G… Read More

Hey Nanda, Love that it is such a positively framed list. If it was my list, I would add what problems they face at the moment. I could imagine that people start talking about their frustrations when they are asked about what they love, but then I would like to have some ‘frustration’ questions at hand. Hope this adds something for you. Gr Bas

4. Oh I think I combined this a bit with #2. Short side story. I spend a year studying in a Buddhist Monastery in the south of France. I made my clients from before I went ‘part’ of the proces of going. Not too much, but I told them about it, explained some deadlines that were suddenly there (made them commit harder due to it) and showed gratitude that they made thi… Read More

3. I think this is the way I would ask it. any suggestions on this?

2. How to reach them WhatsApp linkedinn email online questionnaire paper questionnaire phone letter sending/ giving a book/ present, with an invite giving them a voucher of a half day with me to spend on their biggest goal/ frustration dinner/ lunch 1-1 coachingssession teams/skype/zoom netwerk event ask for a referral offer for a free place in a new pro… Read More

1. What do I want to know of my ideal clients: Positive energy – What are you most proud of in that you accomplished in your work? – What gives you most energy in (a weeks) work? -Do you get enough of this day-to-day -What do you do to/ how would you get more of this? -What is it worth to … Read More

Okay! I am going to sit/ chew on this one for a bit, this weekend.

Thank you Nisandeh, Will we be focussing in the program on this distinction in marketing? I meant that the mailing list that I/we currently have, most subscribers are end-users (not paying people)- and its hazy for me how to get prospects etc out of them… That doesn’t need to be solved this week..:D

Yeah your brainstorm had an interesting topic! I prioritized a client, but if you brainstorm again….I wish to participate! Enjoy the ice cream! I think that is a great way to celebrate… The inventor of ice cream should win a nobel price!

The mirror was not just for your- it reflected also towards me, and I think to some others as wel.. thanks! Enjoy the nature!

Hey Jellie, Just had a thought, instead of giving them a discount, can you give a very interesting special present instead. My boyfriend had a small business in cheese platters in Saoudi Arabia, and he started giving specialized Figg-presents (the name was Figgs and More). People felt very special getting this and he even got new clients based on these presents only. KR… Read More

1) That I do’t want to work with people that don’t really want my help. And, that I have been very blessed with clients that I have a more spiritual/ human connection with. And I want that again, and more of. 2) This week was not the best week strategy-wise. So I have to refigure last weeks plan. Or see how I can make it work better next week. I also learned that havi… Read More

From now on every new client needs to be referred by another client and / or needs to ask me for help first (before a specialized offer). I will give projects back if the necessary decisions and actions are not taken and/ or if my contribution is not a cooperation.

And, not really a strategic question at all I guess…, but the definition of a client is: someone that pays for a service/ product. Other people that don’t pay but do use a service / product are (end)users. Correct? Does this distinction really matter at all… ? Do you (Nisandeh/ others) take this into consideration within your marketing and targeting audiences. And… Read More

My ideal clients qualities and behavior is: 1) Is positive, optimistic and enthusiastic 2) Dares/ loves to experiment, is not afraid to do things differently (than what they know) 3) feels urgency on a topic and care for the people around 4) (Is a manager that) has a budget/ can decide/ has … Read More

I don’t get your way of thinking Marcel. Why can you not grow when you only serve ideal clients?

In the book “get different” from Mike Michalowocz- there was a short story about a accountant for sigarshops. He send books (that inspire him, not even his own) to prospects, and he puts cards in the book with: this page might interest you, because… or read this,… etc… Reading your question I needed to think of this segment in the book.

I hear you. This has been on my mind as well. It makes me wonder if you see ideal clients as a luxury?

“I’d like to work with clients just like you… who do you have in your network that you would vouch for…?” Goes on the NEW/MORE. Thank You. Sin, great questions- you think very differently/ deeper on some things than I do- It is a pleasure to look at things through your lense! Very broadening my view.

Thanks Rens for bringing this up. As it is inspiring, it is very helpful as a tough process as well. Thank you Nisandeh also, by not answering the question, but by adding more. I noticed that my ideal clients all asked me to help them. Instead of me offering it to them. This dialogue made me real… Read More

Hi! A couple of contributions/ answers on the ideal-client question were set as “companies or organizations”. Which made me wonder, can an ideal client be an abstraction like that, or does it need to be a person. In the sense that, even in organizations in the end it are persons that are doing th… Read More

Yeah I think it is kinda spiritual, now you mention it! I didn’t think of it that way, but indeed!

Oh Vered, that is a deepening of the question… I notice that I feel a sense of fear and enthusiasm to say 100%. Now the last years I optimized profits/ income by taking up work that now may have costed me everything/ a lot… I guess in the rest of the program we will focus on how to create programs for Business Bootcamp). So all my clients were referred by others. And all my clients cam… Read More

Het Gerdy, We don’t know each other but what I read, heard and see- you seem very courageous and trying a lot of things and succeeding at a lot of things. That is an example and inspiration to me. That you stop certain things at the moment is as well. I am not sure it makes sense to you what I write, but just wanted to let you know. Thanks.

What is the subject for your book? just curious…:D

I am really eager to see how your email got evolved!

Hey Machiel, Your analysis of the urgent and important set me to think about this as well. I can relate to your insights that even if I have time left over, it is good to think how to spend the exiting-spend-time even better! Thanks for sharing this thought proces of yours!

That is bold of you! How dit it feel to send this mail? What was his response? curious to know.

Thanks Vered. I am going to do this right now! I think it can help me organizing and choosing from all the insights and actions that are in my head, by linking them to a small, medium and big celebration.

I forgot the scan for the 1 page with the solution. and it reminded me of : every chapter has one part of the solution (to write the book). I am going to scan that what I am writing myself through that sense even more than I do now! thanks for reminding!

1. Think time- although it was “just” creating time. It felt as a little pause, so i could have some time to contemplate about the last weeks insights and actions. 2. The plan is simple. I have time ‘left’ in an existing project. So monday, tuesday and thursday between 9.10 and 9.30, will be my 15 minutes WOMB , which I will also continue on wednesdays and fridays. … Read More

Also on day 3 and 4 it worked to keep up with the plan to invest the 10 minutes at the given time. Yesterday I also worked the 3 hours on the business, according to plan. Registered a couple of domains. Checked a webdesigner. created an ideal client profile sketch. Let next week come!

Great question. Can I add: How can we first have sales, then create the product/ finish the creation of a product. What is the following order. Because (I assume), there needs to be some basic idea. So when is this essential idea big enough to do the sell- but not too big that it costs too much time and energy?

I put this one in the comments yesterday, but it is a question also. I wanted to register a new web domain. Then this company offered me a deal. I normally don’t look at these, because it was not what I came for. Now, thinking to delegate and do things within 2 hours a week I have it a second look. There offer was a year free webshop and website and seo and creating a sma… Read More

Thanks! I need to reconsider websites and all that. So I am going to have a look! Thanks!

I actually do not use facebook at all. But I think I will be creating a company page now- using this idea! Thanks.

I wanted to register a new web domain. Then this company offered me a deal. I normally don’t look at these, because it was not what I came for. Now, thinking to delegate and do things within 2 hours a week I have it a second look. There offer was a year free webshop and website and seo and creating a small website and webshop for 125 euros. Now this is very cheap and i d… Read More

That is a great question. I would love to hear the answer to this- also in regard of what business case (e.g. free, subscription, monthly fee, half year program) would be viable/ best. And where this would fit in a funnel. So Lola, I would like to expand your question with this and also love hear your answer. 😀

Yes please! is whatsapp handy: 0616429702 Thanks! I am working with Wixx now (pug and play), but I am gladly harvesting names!

Then, One of my “MORE” was to get more people working via the method, so to get more succes stories. Within the assignment I currently have, I try to create multiple small projects, in which this can be done. The assignment hours I am making anyway, but by doing this I do not have to do the extra hours of finding testprojects, or even give them away for less or for free… Read More

day 2. 9.10- so the first day worked out.. 😀 Does anyone know a filmeditor (Alma?) and a (student) webdesigner?

Oh I forgot to tell how I create that time. I now have the wednesday blocked to work together. I am going to not do that and work alone. The challenge will be how to get our/ the work come together- or to systemize and delegate stuff that we would normally do.

On monday, tuesday and thursday I have a gap of 20 minutes between meetings. I am using these for the 15 minutes. On Wednesday and Friday this can also be done. So every day between 9.10 and 9.25. Wednesday morning will be working on my business afternoon. The rest of the wednesday I will take off the coming weeks and work in the garden, read books or so. I am taking th… Read More

#4 STOP 1. Creating products for now- first get to know what problems I am solving 2. Everything (mayor activities) for now, till I know: core values, what people value about me, how to create money with that. I face a little existential crisis..:) 3. Taking calls on holidays 4. Postponing holidays 5. Offertetrajecten- without knowing that it is a yes, or not asking… Read More

I hope you are okay again. Would you like to share your insight?

I am going to take some: 3. Schedule appointments during the day that are private. from you! Thanks!

This is also very helping! I guess most of the time the truth is in the contradiction. I am writing these 2 questions down and hang them up right now…:D Thanks Maru- your questions the last weeks helped me a lot! (as for the answers…:D)

Yes it does. thanks! On both!

Another, I notice that my mind likes “MORE” better. The topics I write in “LESS” are easily converted into a MORE, but I would not write them down in the MORE list. Still, to make them work for me in the long run, I need to develop the LESS into a MORE. Does this make sense? (for example stop/ less of going to bed late, is more going to bed early- Still I would not write i… Read More

Hello! What is your criteria for the difference between “LESS” and “STOP”? And what is a good strategy for both? I can see a challenge would work (and worked) for me, but maybe people have good experiences with other tactics.

#3. LESS 1. Starting without finishing 2. People in mailing list (or divert them into different mailing lists) 3. Worrying/ getting sucked in 4. Diversion/ postponing 5. Marketing funnels/ mailings for big groups (more specialized) 6. (of) Not taking time to read 7. Skipping my daily meditation/ yoga 8. Unhealthy food 9. Complaining 10. Poor mindset/ more count… Read More

#2. MORE 1. Finishing the book first! 2. Products with smaller prices 3. Ask a small price (1-2 euros) for the present freebee 4. More fun (in marketing, business, give aways)- like lottery, jokes, stories, energy 5. More personal (stories etc), also the bad and ugly- and what I learned from that 6. focus on done 7. Peace/ time to think 8. use of videos 9. use … Read More

1. Actively asking around for an introduction to speak at an event (including creation of an event list) 2. Create a persona ideal client (including interview 3 ideal clients about their problems-and the solutions they s… Read More

1. I am an amazing… kisser 2. In my business, I am a lousy… finisher 3 I want to become known as THE… go to for energy, enthusiasm, equanimity 4. The best thing about my business is… find creative solutions an be helpful 5. The one thing I definitely need to change about my business is… find a good team/ cooperations / useful scale -up (!) 6. What makes me happy… Read More

1) focus on ideal clients 2) work smarter 3) online presence/ character building Thank you!

1,2,3) 70% of projects fail. This is unimaginable. That is like 20/25 years of a persons’ life down the drain. It also means necessary services are bad or not available. This needs to be reversed. Project leaders and program-managers in middle-sized municipalities in central Netherlands. We help them with trainings, coaching and facilitation of organizational transitio… Read More

I do not know where I am right now. It is not clear to me if I am at a dead end or just have a mayor hill to climb. I am staying in line, but am not sure if it is the right line. It feels like being in the void between building a business and being self employed. Legacy, contribution and to inspire are my main aims. I think the journey is part of the destination. So, the… Read More